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Video: The big data explosion – a big problem or big opportunity

Data- the most precious raw material in the 21st century- structured and unstructured, private and public, inside and outside the organization- all of it is growing at a rapid rate of 50% per month- translating into a whopping 800% within the next five years.

Harnessing data and extracting value form it is a top challenge and priority for business and IT. It’s not just about volume, it’s also about variety. New sources and new devices generate mounds of data- every second of every day.

With 85% of data being unstructured, businesses need to find new ways to extract value from it. This video gives insight into the jaw-dropping statistics about today’s data and provides tips on how you can begin to make sense of it all.

It can be tempting to stray from the security roadmap security professionals have put in place when data breaches like the Sony and Anthem breaches are all over the news. But experts say it's crucial to stick to the security basics.